How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp?

Lesotho ranks 26th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.

Is enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho

Name: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho
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Lesotho: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0001 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 11.4%

World rank

26th

of 201 countries

All-time high

0.001 units per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0.0001 units per US$ of GDP

in 2024

Years of data

1970–2024

Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1970–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho stood at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.

That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 0.001 units per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, in 2024.

That places Lesotho 26th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1970 to 2024.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	—
1972	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	-14.6%
1973	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	-28.7%
1974	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1975	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	+4.1%
1976	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1977	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	-22.7%
1978	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-27.0%
1979	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1980	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-29.3%
1981	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+7.0%
1982	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+36.2%
1983	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
1984	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+20.9%
1985	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	+31.8%
1986	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-14.1%
1987	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-17.7%
1988	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1989	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1990	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-15.8%
1991	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-13.1%
1992	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-13.7%
1993	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
1994	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
1995	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-8.9%
1996	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	+5.3%
1997	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
1998	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	+7.9%
1999	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	+0.7%
2000	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	+18.3%
2001	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
2002	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+7.7%
2003	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	-31.2%
2004	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-23.4%
2005	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-11.0%
2006	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2007	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+1.3%
2008	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
2009	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-0.5%
2010	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-21.5%
2011	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-13.7%
2012	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2013	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
2014	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
2015	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+2.4%
2016	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+11.3%
2017	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
2018	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-16.5%
2019	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
2020	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+16.4%
2021	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-16.7%
2022	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+2.6%
2023	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+9.3%
2024	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-11.4%

Lesotho compared with similar countries

Lesotho's 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Lesotho's 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	9
1980s	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0002 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Lesotho

23 Tanzania 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare
24 Yemen 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare
25 Burkina Faso 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare
27 Mali 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare
28 Sao Tome and Principe 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare
29 Ethiopia 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More education data for Lesotho

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)

All data for Lesotho →

Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho?: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?: The highest recorded value was 0.001 units per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp?: Lesotho ranks 26th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Enrolment in primary education, male (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator: Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 201 places, 7,926 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 01 September 2026

Enrolment in primary education, male (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.